Cottonwood (wood)
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<materials by origin> > biological material > plant material > <wood and wood products> > wood (plant material) > <wood by composition or origin> > hardwood > poplar (wood)
Descripción
General term for wood from several species of American poplar trees, all having in common that they have a soft, pale color, are fine-grained with uniform texture, may be worked easily, stain well, but have a tendency to warp. Cottonwood is used for millwork, musical instruments, paneling, packing boxes, paper pulp, and excelsior (wood shavings used for stuffing).
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Otros términos
- liard (bois) [fr]
- álamo norteamericano (cottonwood, madera) [es]